Activity Assistant

Harboroaks; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Alexandria, Louisiana, is hiring for a Recreation Assistant. This position involves planning, organizing, and leading recreational activities for patients and families within a healthcare facility. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, with an associate’s degree in activity therapy preferred. Experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous. Responsibilities also include documenting patient progress and ensuring safety during activities. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and promote recreational activities to patients and their families.
• Document activity interventions and patient progress.
• Enforce safety rules and modify activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership in recreational activities

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing individual and group activities/recreation within the facility.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
• Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
• Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.
• Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.
• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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